There may be several known causes of seizures and also a variety of effects that can surprise sometimes. Did you know that Epilepsy is not the only one to cause seizures and that Diabetes, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, stress and a fever can also responsible for them? Were you aware that there are also some medications, some treatments and even operations that can help to control or even solve some of the disorders related to seizures?

Monday, August 13, 2007

Boy's dream comes true following surgery to control seizures!

Harrison Clark says, "Geez- I can't even remember."If you ask 9 year-old Harrison Coppens-Clark how long he's been wishing for a pool, he'll tell you a long time. But earlier this week, the waiting came to an end.Bob Scarborough with A Splash Above says, "We got here about 8 o'clock in the morning.Last Saturday Scarborough and workers from A Splash Above spent most of the day building the gift of Harrison's dreams.Scarborough says, "When I talk to people about it, they just get chills because it's great to be able to help someone like that."Make-A-Wish volunteers like Deb Cupp have been working behind the scenes for five months to see it all come together.Deb Cupp, Make a Wish Volunteer, says, "I guess it's beyond words."Harrison's parents feel the same. Harrison was born three months prematurely, and struggles with developmental delays. He also battles epileptic seizures. Cara Coppens-Clark, Harrison's Mother says, "Before the surgery- he was having seizures every one to three seconds."But now, things are looking up. Harrison's recent surgery has diminished his seizures and he's gone back to being a kid. A kid that's once again found joy.Harrison says, "Happy, surprised, excited."Knowing all of these people, friends, family members, volunteers came together to grant his one wish. Harrison Clark/Make A Wish Recipient says "Thank you make a wish."The Make-A-Wish Foundation says there are currently 287 children on the waiting list in Indiana. If you're interested in helping, you can visit their website at makeawishindiana.org.